Game stream: Houston Rockets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
The Houston Rockets (0-1) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) at Target Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EDT on Wednesday October 20, 2021
Houston Rockets 106, Minnesota Timberwolves 124 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Timberwolves punish Rockets in season opener ift.tt/3aX2xpF – 1:18 AM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Timberwolves punish Rockets in season opener ift.tt/3aX2xpF – 1:18 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Final game story updated with quotes as Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns help the Timberwolves keep the good vibes going: strib.mn/3G4qERF – 12:32 AM
Final game story updated with quotes as Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns help the Timberwolves keep the good vibes going: strib.mn/3G4qERF – 12:32 AM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top rookies on Wed
Chris Duarte, 27 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 6-9 from 3
Evan Mobley, 17 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
Scottie Barnes, 12 pts, 9 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 6 to
Alperen Sengun, 11 pts, 6 rebs, 2 ast, 3 stl
Franz Wagner, 12 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk – 12:31 AM
Top rookies on Wed
Chris Duarte, 27 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 6-9 from 3
Evan Mobley, 17 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
Scottie Barnes, 12 pts, 9 reb, 1 ast, 1 stl, 6 to
Alperen Sengun, 11 pts, 6 rebs, 2 ast, 3 stl
Franz Wagner, 12 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk – 12:31 AM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Rookie non-starters with 10+ mins on opening night:
Davion Mitchell
Ziaire Williams
Alperen Sengun
Trey Murphy III
Tre Mann
Ayo Dosunmu
Dalano Banton – 12:27 AM
Rookie non-starters with 10+ mins on opening night:
Davion Mitchell
Ziaire Williams
Alperen Sengun
Trey Murphy III
Tre Mann
Ayo Dosunmu
Dalano Banton – 12:27 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I think I underestimated, somehow, just how bad the Magic, Rockets and Thunder are going to be.
Please note: This doesn’t mean they won’t be fun to watch. And I think they are all doing the right things at the moment. But they are going to lose a lot of games this year. – 12:10 AM
I think I underestimated, somehow, just how bad the Magic, Rockets and Thunder are going to be.
Please note: This doesn’t mean they won’t be fun to watch. And I think they are all doing the right things at the moment. But they are going to lose a lot of games this year. – 12:10 AM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Jarrett Allen didn’t miss a shot in his first game as a $100 million player (11-of-11).
25 points, 3 steals, 3 blocks.
He’s shot 100% in 9 games in his career (min. 5 FGA) before tonight. Only 23 years old. pic.twitter.com/3Uj83YbPWf – 11:57 PM
Jarrett Allen didn’t miss a shot in his first game as a $100 million player (11-of-11).
25 points, 3 steals, 3 blocks.
He’s shot 100% in 9 games in his career (min. 5 FGA) before tonight. Only 23 years old. pic.twitter.com/3Uj83YbPWf – 11:57 PM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
LaMelo Ball & Anthony Edwards both with big opening nights
LaMelo Ball, 31 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast, 2 stl, 7-9 from 3
Anthony Edwards, 29 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 6-12 from 3
Who will have the better career? – 11:54 PM
LaMelo Ball & Anthony Edwards both with big opening nights
LaMelo Ball, 31 pts, 9 reb, 7 ast, 2 stl, 7-9 from 3
Anthony Edwards, 29 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 6-12 from 3
Who will have the better career? – 11:54 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Anthony Edwards season debut: 29 pts 10-21 FG, 6-12 3s, 6 Rebs, 3 assts theathletic.com/2898032/2021/1… – 11:42 PM
Anthony Edwards season debut: 29 pts 10-21 FG, 6-12 3s, 6 Rebs, 3 assts theathletic.com/2898032/2021/1… – 11:42 PM
Tzvi Twersky @TTwersky
Atlanta-Houston is the World Series we deserve, but not the one we need right now. – 11:42 PM
Atlanta-Houston is the World Series we deserve, but not the one we need right now. – 11:42 PM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Rookie opening night starters:
Jalen Green
Evan Mobley
Scottie Barnes
Jalen Suggs
Josh Giddey
Franz Wagner
Chris Duarte – 11:40 PM
Rookie opening night starters:
Jalen Green
Evan Mobley
Scottie Barnes
Jalen Suggs
Josh Giddey
Franz Wagner
Chris Duarte – 11:40 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Per @Basketball-Reference, with 29 points tonight, @Anthony Edwards becomes the youngest player in @Minnesota Timberwolves history to score 20+ points on Opening Night:
20y076d — Edwards (29 vs. HOU, 10/20/2021)
20y346d — Towns (21 at MEM, 10/26/2016)
21y165d — Garnett (25 vs. GSW, 10/31/1997) – 11:35 PM
Per @Basketball-Reference, with 29 points tonight, @Anthony Edwards becomes the youngest player in @Minnesota Timberwolves history to score 20+ points on Opening Night:
20y076d — Edwards (29 vs. HOU, 10/20/2021)
20y346d — Towns (21 at MEM, 10/26/2016)
21y165d — Garnett (25 vs. GSW, 10/31/1997) – 11:35 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards postgame on calling a timeout for Houston:
“Yeah I was tellin the coach to call a damn timeout. You need a timeout. I’m hot.”
pic.twitter.com/mQ1gWtjrCt – 11:11 PM
Anthony Edwards postgame on calling a timeout for Houston:
“Yeah I was tellin the coach to call a damn timeout. You need a timeout. I’m hot.”
pic.twitter.com/mQ1gWtjrCt – 11:11 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Edwards said he was indeed telling the Houston bench to call a timeout late in the second half.
“I was hot.” – 11:08 PM
Edwards said he was indeed telling the Houston bench to call a timeout late in the second half.
“I was hot.” – 11:08 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Anthony Edwards: “In the preseason I was just out there to be out there. But I’m here now.” – 11:06 PM
Anthony Edwards: “In the preseason I was just out there to be out there. But I’m here now.” – 11:06 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards with a little jewelry around his neck. pic.twitter.com/QMMMZiWGeP – 11:04 PM
Anthony Edwards with a little jewelry around his neck. pic.twitter.com/QMMMZiWGeP – 11:04 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Jalen Green is still getting accustomed to NBA physicality. Says vets have been trying to push him around dating back to the preseason. – 11:02 PM
Jalen Green is still getting accustomed to NBA physicality. Says vets have been trying to push him around dating back to the preseason. – 11:02 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Jalen Green: “It’s all new. The speed of the game, the pace, the physicality. I can’t let that be an excuse though.” – 11:01 PM
Jalen Green: “It’s all new. The speed of the game, the pace, the physicality. I can’t let that be an excuse though.” – 11:01 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Christian Wood: “I feel like our defensive effort wasn’t there right away. Once they punch us in the mouth, we just have to do a better job of responding.” – 10:58 PM
Christian Wood: “I feel like our defensive effort wasn’t there right away. Once they punch us in the mouth, we just have to do a better job of responding.” – 10:58 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch heaping praise on Josh Okogie and Jarred Vanderbilt postgame.
He said Okogie “set the tone” and said “I thought Vando was awesome”. – 10:43 PM
Chris Finch heaping praise on Josh Okogie and Jarred Vanderbilt postgame.
He said Okogie “set the tone” and said “I thought Vando was awesome”. – 10:43 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Stephen Silas says Rockets lacked physicality and transition play: “I think I called more halfcourt sets today than any game in the preseason” – 10:36 PM
Stephen Silas says Rockets lacked physicality and transition play: “I think I called more halfcourt sets today than any game in the preseason” – 10:36 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wolves Big 3 tonight:
KAT — 30/10, 11-15 FG
Ant — 29/6/3, 6 3PT
DLo — 22 PTS, 10 AST, 4 3PT pic.twitter.com/umPk3bztK6 – 10:32 PM
Wolves Big 3 tonight:
KAT — 30/10, 11-15 FG
Ant — 29/6/3, 6 3PT
DLo — 22 PTS, 10 AST, 4 3PT pic.twitter.com/umPk3bztK6 – 10:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jalen Green was -37 tonight.
The worst +/- by a Rockets rookie in a game in the last 20 seasons.
It’s also tied for the 4th worst +/- by any Rocket in that span. pic.twitter.com/l8GrC8oUq1 – 10:28 PM
Jalen Green was -37 tonight.
The worst +/- by a Rockets rookie in a game in the last 20 seasons.
It’s also tied for the 4th worst +/- by any Rocket in that span. pic.twitter.com/l8GrC8oUq1 – 10:28 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Well… they’re gonna be fun. Wolves 124, Rockets 106
Tonight on the pod:
– Houdini wasn’t a joke. Ant goes off
– Combined 81 from Ant + KAT + DLo
– Who was in the rotation
– Okogie + Vando + McDaniels give hope for the defense
– Houston not exactly a good team – 10:26 PM
Well… they’re gonna be fun. Wolves 124, Rockets 106
Tonight on the pod:
– Houdini wasn’t a joke. Ant goes off
– Combined 81 from Ant + KAT + DLo
– Who was in the rotation
– Okogie + Vando + McDaniels give hope for the defense
– Houston not exactly a good team – 10:26 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Josh Christopher is just as confident in regular season garbage time as he was in preseason garbage time. – 10:23 PM
Josh Christopher is just as confident in regular season garbage time as he was in preseason garbage time. – 10:23 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets bench on a 18-2 run, another fourth-quarter rally to go with the preseason runs, that could indicate the Vipers will be pretty good. – 10:21 PM
Rockets bench on a 18-2 run, another fourth-quarter rally to go with the preseason runs, that could indicate the Vipers will be pretty good. – 10:21 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Will get buried on the stat sheet, but a bigger and better game from Malik Beasley than the numbers show. Important. – 10:18 PM
Will get buried on the stat sheet, but a bigger and better game from Malik Beasley than the numbers show. Important. – 10:18 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
De’Aaron Fox in person is crazy fast. Fastest guy since pre-injury John Wall. – 10:17 PM
De’Aaron Fox in person is crazy fast. Fastest guy since pre-injury John Wall. – 10:17 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
A guarantee for a win in game 6?? from Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez: “…We’re going to play two games in Houston, for a fact, for sure, yeah.” #ALCS #Postseason #Astros pic.twitter.com/AMDXX3sGQG – 10:16 PM
A guarantee for a win in game 6?? from Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez: “…We’re going to play two games in Houston, for a fact, for sure, yeah.” #ALCS #Postseason #Astros pic.twitter.com/AMDXX3sGQG – 10:16 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Anthony Edwards sitting on 29 points. Must want to get him 30 before pulling him. – 10:11 PM
Anthony Edwards sitting on 29 points. Must want to get him 30 before pulling him. – 10:11 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets clear the bench with 8:22 remaining. Garuba, Brooks, Christopher, Martin and Nwaba check in. Wolves still have starting lineup on the floor, but would think not for long. Wolves up 113-78. – 10:06 PM
Rockets clear the bench with 8:22 remaining. Garuba, Brooks, Christopher, Martin and Nwaba check in. Wolves still have starting lineup on the floor, but would think not for long. Wolves up 113-78. – 10:06 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Going down the stretch with @Danny Leroux for HOU/MIN. Ask a question using #NBACast and join us LIVE on League Pass for in-depth analysis and stats pic.twitter.com/xoZysIpeJf – 10:05 PM
Going down the stretch with @Danny Leroux for HOU/MIN. Ask a question using #NBACast and join us LIVE on League Pass for in-depth analysis and stats pic.twitter.com/xoZysIpeJf – 10:05 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Rough passing evening for Kevin Porter Jr. — 7 turnovers tonight. The point guard process will have nights like this as he’s learning the position but there’s no better development than on the floor in real-time. – 9:58 PM
Rough passing evening for Kevin Porter Jr. — 7 turnovers tonight. The point guard process will have nights like this as he’s learning the position but there’s no better development than on the floor in real-time. – 9:58 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Watch today’s cast for Rockets/Wolves live on League Pass! Ask a question using #NBACast — answering your questions during breaks with @Nate Duncan pic.twitter.com/m9CVGdRyW7 – 9:55 PM
Watch today’s cast for Rockets/Wolves live on League Pass! Ask a question using #NBACast — answering your questions during breaks with @Nate Duncan pic.twitter.com/m9CVGdRyW7 – 9:55 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Per @EliasSports, tonight marks the 3rd time in @Minnesota Timberwolves the there has been 3 or more 20+ scorers on Opening Night:
97-98 (Oct. 31)
4: Carr, Garnett, Gugliotta, Parks
18-19 (Oct. 17)
3: Butler, Teague, Wiggins
Tonight
3: Edwards, Russell, Towns – 9:53 PM
Per @EliasSports, tonight marks the 3rd time in @Minnesota Timberwolves the there has been 3 or more 20+ scorers on Opening Night:
97-98 (Oct. 31)
4: Carr, Garnett, Gugliotta, Parks
18-19 (Oct. 17)
3: Butler, Teague, Wiggins
Tonight
3: Edwards, Russell, Towns – 9:53 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Some good moments from Sengun. Couple moves inside, a tip-dunk, couple slick passes (one Wood did not see coming) and a good defensive possession. Good chance to finish as Rockets top scoring teenager of the night. – 9:45 PM
Some good moments from Sengun. Couple moves inside, a tip-dunk, couple slick passes (one Wood did not see coming) and a good defensive possession. Good chance to finish as Rockets top scoring teenager of the night. – 9:45 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
If you are looking for good play-by-play of HOU/MIN, check out the #NBACast live on League Pass! Taking your questions during breaks with @Danny Leroux, send yours in using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/Ufc12MpJD4 – 9:45 PM
If you are looking for good play-by-play of HOU/MIN, check out the #NBACast live on League Pass! Taking your questions during breaks with @Danny Leroux, send yours in using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/Ufc12MpJD4 – 9:45 PM
Steve Luhm @sluhm
Don’t know how I stumbled across this, but I did.
Fifty years ago, Jerry Sloan had 27 points and 18 rebounds in the Chicago Bulls’ 125-110 win over the Houston Rockets. The regular-season game was played in Waco and drew a crowd of 750. – 9:38 PM
Don’t know how I stumbled across this, but I did.
Fifty years ago, Jerry Sloan had 27 points and 18 rebounds in the Chicago Bulls’ 125-110 win over the Houston Rockets. The regular-season game was played in Waco and drew a crowd of 750. – 9:38 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Alperen Sengun with the first bucket of his career, getting Jaden McDaniels off his feet with a pump fake for a layup and three-point play. Still don’t know what he told the ball before the free throw. – 9:38 PM
Alperen Sengun with the first bucket of his career, getting Jaden McDaniels off his feet with a pump fake for a layup and three-point play. Still don’t know what he told the ball before the free throw. – 9:38 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
The #Rockets open up the 2nd half on an 11-2 run. What was once a 29 point lead, is down to 18. – 9:30 PM
The #Rockets open up the 2nd half on an 11-2 run. What was once a 29 point lead, is down to 18. – 9:30 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
As with the preseason, Rockets defense much better when they take care of the ball. Turnovers did not give them a chance in first half. With none in 4 minutes to start second half, on 11-2 run. Still down 18. – 9:30 PM
As with the preseason, Rockets defense much better when they take care of the ball. Turnovers did not give them a chance in first half. With none in 4 minutes to start second half, on 11-2 run. Still down 18. – 9:30 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
This was going to be the test coming out of halftime. Could the Wolves keep the foot on the gas and increase the lead or let Houston creep back in it?
Houston cuts the 27-point lead to 18. Timeout Wolves. – 9:30 PM
This was going to be the test coming out of halftime. Could the Wolves keep the foot on the gas and increase the lead or let Houston creep back in it?
Houston cuts the 27-point lead to 18. Timeout Wolves. – 9:30 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
We’re live for Rockets/Wolves! On the call with @Nate Duncan — submit your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/NRFMw6v2ZH – 9:30 PM
We’re live for Rockets/Wolves! On the call with @Nate Duncan — submit your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/NRFMw6v2ZH – 9:30 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
On the call for HOU/MIN with @Danny Leroux, send in your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/tpqTlLG3A5 – 9:20 PM
On the call for HOU/MIN with @Danny Leroux, send in your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/tpqTlLG3A5 – 9:20 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Jeff Hornacek told me that Minnesota disrupted just about everything this #Rockets team was trying to do, but getting “punched in the mouth” like this can be a good thing to start things off. – 9:17 PM
Jeff Hornacek told me that Minnesota disrupted just about everything this #Rockets team was trying to do, but getting “punched in the mouth” like this can be a good thing to start things off. – 9:17 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the half, Minnesota leads Houston 72-45 after outscoring the Rockets in the second quarter 40-24.
Tonight marks the 26th 40+ point second quarter in team history.
Edwards and Towns lead the way with 21 points apiece. – 9:14 PM
At the half, Minnesota leads Houston 72-45 after outscoring the Rockets in the second quarter 40-24.
Tonight marks the 26th 40+ point second quarter in team history.
Edwards and Towns lead the way with 21 points apiece. – 9:14 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
KAT has 21 at the half.
Edwards has 21 at the half.
There have only been 37 40-pt opening night games in NBA history.
No teammates have ever dropped 40 in a season opener.
@Minnesota Timberwolves are absolutely rolling. – 9:12 PM
KAT has 21 at the half.
Edwards has 21 at the half.
There have only been 37 40-pt opening night games in NBA history.
No teammates have ever dropped 40 in a season opener.
@Minnesota Timberwolves are absolutely rolling. – 9:12 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
HALF: Pels 53, Sixers 53
– Pels start very slow but get back in position to tie the game at halftime.
– Ingram: 12p, 5r, 5a – 20 min
– NAW: 14p, 3r, 6/9 FG
– Jonas: 7p, 8r
– Graham: 10p, 2/2 3P
Pels go 11 deep – maybe in part to Hart’s absence. We’ll see if he comes back in 2H. – 9:11 PM
HALF: Pels 53, Sixers 53
– Pels start very slow but get back in position to tie the game at halftime.
– Ingram: 12p, 5r, 5a – 20 min
– NAW: 14p, 3r, 6/9 FG
– Jonas: 7p, 8r
– Graham: 10p, 2/2 3P
Pels go 11 deep – maybe in part to Hart’s absence. We’ll see if he comes back in 2H. – 9:11 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Timberwolves-Rockets 1st half, 72-45
Anthony Edwards: 24 points
Karl-Anthony Towns: 21 points
Rest of Timberwolves: 27 points
Houston Rockets: 45 points – 9:09 PM
Timberwolves-Rockets 1st half, 72-45
Anthony Edwards: 24 points
Karl-Anthony Towns: 21 points
Rest of Timberwolves: 27 points
Houston Rockets: 45 points – 9:09 PM
Kyle Ratke @Kyle_Ratke
At the game. This is awesome. The Wolves look great. The Rockets suck. – 9:08 PM
At the game. This is awesome. The Wolves look great. The Rockets suck. – 9:08 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Rockets head into halftime down 72-45. Few bright spots have been Jalen Green’s playmaking and Eric Gordon. Edwards and Towns having their way with Houston’s defense, winning the physicality battle. – 9:08 PM
Rockets head into halftime down 72-45. Few bright spots have been Jalen Green’s playmaking and Eric Gordon. Edwards and Towns having their way with Houston’s defense, winning the physicality battle. – 9:08 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Timberwolves 72, Rockets 45 at half Edwards, Towns toying with Rockets, have 21 apiece. Rockets with 15 turnovers. – 9:07 PM
Timberwolves 72, Rockets 45 at half Edwards, Towns toying with Rockets, have 21 apiece. Rockets with 15 turnovers. – 9:07 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves lead the Rockets 72-45 at halftime. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns each with 21 at the break. Houston with 15 turnovers. – 9:07 PM
Timberwolves lead the Rockets 72-45 at halftime. Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns each with 21 at the break. Houston with 15 turnovers. – 9:07 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Good God Anthony Edwards just motioned to Stephen Silas to call a timeout. – 9:07 PM
Good God Anthony Edwards just motioned to Stephen Silas to call a timeout. – 9:07 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
The dam has broke, and Anthony Edwards is the one who tore it down. He and KAT both have 21. Wolves just blasting the Rockets.
72-45 – 9:07 PM
The dam has broke, and Anthony Edwards is the one who tore it down. He and KAT both have 21. Wolves just blasting the Rockets.
72-45 – 9:07 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Jalen Green is going to score the basketball in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/Wc4AZHBDCY – 9:03 PM
Jalen Green is going to score the basketball in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/Wc4AZHBDCY – 9:03 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Eric Gordon 5 of 6 for 13 points in 13 minutes. Rest of Rockets 10 of 30. – 9:02 PM
Eric Gordon 5 of 6 for 13 points in 13 minutes. Rest of Rockets 10 of 30. – 9:02 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Timeout Rockets as the Timberwolves are on a 17-3 run over the last 3:31 (8:02, 2nd q to 4:31) to go ahead 54-34 with 4:31 left in the first half.
Edwards is up to 18 points on 6-11 shooting while Towns has 16 points and 6 boards.
Minnesota is outrebounding Houston 24-12. – 9:01 PM
Timeout Rockets as the Timberwolves are on a 17-3 run over the last 3:31 (8:02, 2nd q to 4:31) to go ahead 54-34 with 4:31 left in the first half.
Edwards is up to 18 points on 6-11 shooting while Towns has 16 points and 6 boards.
Minnesota is outrebounding Houston 24-12. – 9:01 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards ballin.
18 points halfway through the 2nd quarter. 3 of 7 from 3, 3 of 4 from 2.
Houdini – 9:00 PM
Anthony Edwards ballin.
18 points halfway through the 2nd quarter. 3 of 7 from 3, 3 of 4 from 2.
Houdini – 9:00 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Wolves on a 17-3 run in 3 1/2 minutes, lead by 20. Edwards/Towns have matched Rockets 34 points with 4 1/2 minutes left in the half. – 9:00 PM
Wolves on a 17-3 run in 3 1/2 minutes, lead by 20. Edwards/Towns have matched Rockets 34 points with 4 1/2 minutes left in the half. – 9:00 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards has this crowd in the palm of his hands. He’s up to 18. Kat with 16. T-Wolves up by 20 here in the 2nd quarter. – 8:59 PM
Anthony Edwards has this crowd in the palm of his hands. He’s up to 18. Kat with 16. T-Wolves up by 20 here in the 2nd quarter. – 8:59 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
This turned into a 20-point game in the blink of an eye. Rockets have stuck around but just look outmatched. – 8:59 PM
This turned into a 20-point game in the blink of an eye. Rockets have stuck around but just look outmatched. – 8:59 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Watch HOU/MIN with me and @Danny Leroux live on League Pass and send in your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/Jqfz1bo5bs – 8:55 PM
Watch HOU/MIN with me and @Danny Leroux live on League Pass and send in your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/Jqfz1bo5bs – 8:55 PM
Austin Kent @AustinKent
It’s… it’s beautiful 🥲 #NBATopShotThis
This a Jalen Green four-badger or no? pic.twitter.com/r70dofuhhK – 8:50 PM
It’s… it’s beautiful 🥲 #NBATopShotThis
This a Jalen Green four-badger or no? pic.twitter.com/r70dofuhhK – 8:50 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch said a point of emphasis was reducing fouling on defense. Those were the Rockets’ first FTs of the game. – 8:48 PM
Chris Finch said a point of emphasis was reducing fouling on defense. Those were the Rockets’ first FTs of the game. – 8:48 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets taking their first free throw of the game (season) 3 1/2 minutes into the second quarter. – 8:48 PM
Rockets taking their first free throw of the game (season) 3 1/2 minutes into the second quarter. – 8:48 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Excellent rim defense when Josh Okogie and Jarred Vanderbilt have been in. They’re frequently the low-man.
Freeway to the rim the three minutes both players were out. – 8:46 PM
Excellent rim defense when Josh Okogie and Jarred Vanderbilt have been in. They’re frequently the low-man.
Freeway to the rim the three minutes both players were out. – 8:46 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards hurt his right hand. Getting it locked at on the bench. Didn’t go back to the locker room. – 8:43 PM
Anthony Edwards hurt his right hand. Getting it locked at on the bench. Didn’t go back to the locker room. – 8:43 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
After the first quarter, the Timberwolves lead 32-21.
Edwards pacing Minnesota with 10 points while Towns is up to 9 points and 6 rebounds. – 8:43 PM
After the first quarter, the Timberwolves lead 32-21.
Edwards pacing Minnesota with 10 points while Towns is up to 9 points and 6 rebounds. – 8:43 PM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
Dusty Baker is one home win from managing in his first World Series in 19 years. That was … well, never mind. The next year, with a new team, he was in this same position and … well, never mind. Hopefully no Steve Bartmans in Houston. Dusty against Braves or Dodgers works. – 8:42 PM
Dusty Baker is one home win from managing in his first World Series in 19 years. That was … well, never mind. The next year, with a new team, he was in this same position and … well, never mind. Hopefully no Steve Bartmans in Houston. Dusty against Braves or Dodgers works. – 8:42 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Timberwolves 1st Q rotation
6 mins in: McLaughlin for Russell
7 in: Beasley for Okogie
7.5 in: Prince for McDaniels
9 in: Reid for Towns
10 in: Vanderbilt + DLo for Edwards + McLaughlin
Reminder: Beverley is out (suspension) – 8:41 PM
Timberwolves 1st Q rotation
6 mins in: McLaughlin for Russell
7 in: Beasley for Okogie
7.5 in: Prince for McDaniels
9 in: Reid for Towns
10 in: Vanderbilt + DLo for Edwards + McLaughlin
Reminder: Beverley is out (suspension) – 8:41 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Timberwolves 32, Rockets 21 after 1. Rockets with eight turnovers. Rough start for the point guards, Porter Jr. and Augustin. – 8:41 PM
Timberwolves 32, Rockets 21 after 1. Rockets with eight turnovers. Rough start for the point guards, Porter Jr. and Augustin. – 8:41 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
MIN 32, HOU 21 after 1.
Rebounding and defensive activity on point for Wolves. Offense was hit and miss. – 8:40 PM
MIN 32, HOU 21 after 1.
Rebounding and defensive activity on point for Wolves. Offense was hit and miss. – 8:40 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves took care of business in the first quarter with a 32-21 lead. Offense slow to start, but got in gear in transition off the defense. 8 turnovers for the Rockets. – 8:40 PM
Wolves took care of business in the first quarter with a 32-21 lead. Offense slow to start, but got in gear in transition off the defense. 8 turnovers for the Rockets. – 8:40 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Dig up the old Daniel Theis seal play to get Tatum a layup or something. He needs something to fall – 8:38 PM
Dig up the old Daniel Theis seal play to get Tatum a layup or something. He needs something to fall – 8:38 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Watch out. Karl-Anthony Towns is COMING THRU! 😤
(via @WolvesClips)
pic.twitter.com/aONjUV7sEq – 8:36 PM
Watch out. Karl-Anthony Towns is COMING THRU! 😤
(via @WolvesClips)
pic.twitter.com/aONjUV7sEq – 8:36 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
First sub of the game is Jordan McLaughlin for D’Angelo Russell.
So the stagger tonight will be DLo in with the 2nd unit. – 8:30 PM
First sub of the game is Jordan McLaughlin for D’Angelo Russell.
So the stagger tonight will be DLo in with the 2nd unit. – 8:30 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
The Timberwolves are on a 16-4 run over the last 3:34 (9:21, 1st quarter to 5:47, 1st quarter) to take a 17-9 lead with 5:47 left in the first.
Russell and Towns lead the way with 5 points each while KAT has added 5 rebounds. – 8:30 PM
The Timberwolves are on a 16-4 run over the last 3:34 (9:21, 1st quarter to 5:47, 1st quarter) to take a 17-9 lead with 5:47 left in the first.
Russell and Towns lead the way with 5 points each while KAT has added 5 rebounds. – 8:30 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
We’re live for Rockets/Wolves! On the call with @Danny Leroux, submit your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/zQFRaf28St – 8:30 PM
We’re live for Rockets/Wolves! On the call with @Danny Leroux, submit your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/zQFRaf28St – 8:30 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Asked Silas early in camp if he might have to throw Augustin out there where things get discombobulated. This qualifies. Rockets unable to run their offense early. – 8:28 PM
Asked Silas early in camp if he might have to throw Augustin out there where things get discombobulated. This qualifies. Rockets unable to run their offense early. – 8:28 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Rockets going small early, Gordon in the game giving Houston a three-guard lineup; Daniel Theis the lone big. We’ll see if the pace picks up some, aggressive Wolves team so far. – 8:24 PM
Rockets going small early, Gordon in the game giving Houston a three-guard lineup; Daniel Theis the lone big. We’ll see if the pace picks up some, aggressive Wolves team so far. – 8:24 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Eric Gordon in for 12 seconds before scoring. Instant offense. – 8:22 PM
Eric Gordon in for 12 seconds before scoring. Instant offense. – 8:22 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
4 team fouls for the Rockets in the first four minutes, including 2 on Tate. He remains in the game, as Eric Gordon is the first sub for Christian Wood. – 8:21 PM
4 team fouls for the Rockets in the first four minutes, including 2 on Tate. He remains in the game, as Eric Gordon is the first sub for Christian Wood. – 8:21 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
As with the preseason, Rockets having trouble with physicality. Have three turnovers in four minutes with Wolves getting bunch of deflections on one end, second shots on the other. – 8:21 PM
As with the preseason, Rockets having trouble with physicality. Have three turnovers in four minutes with Wolves getting bunch of deflections on one end, second shots on the other. – 8:21 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Watch Rockets/Wolves with me and @Nate Duncan live on League Pass and send in your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/n7Nt0cCTqa – 8:15 PM
Watch Rockets/Wolves with me and @Nate Duncan live on League Pass and send in your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/n7Nt0cCTqa – 8:15 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
I don’t think it had really sunk in before tonight that Minnesota now has (Taurean) Prince on the roster. – 8:12 PM
I don’t think it had really sunk in before tonight that Minnesota now has (Taurean) Prince on the roster. – 8:12 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves going through pre-game intros now. On a personal note, this marks the start of Season 4 on the beat. Let’s have some fun. – 8:08 PM
Timberwolves going through pre-game intros now. On a personal note, this marks the start of Season 4 on the beat. Let’s have some fun. – 8:08 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Watch today’s cast for HOU/MIN live on League Pass! Ask a question using #NBACast, answering your questions during breaks with @Danny Leroux pic.twitter.com/wGCfyEdqTX – 8:05 PM
Watch today’s cast for HOU/MIN live on League Pass! Ask a question using #NBACast, answering your questions during breaks with @Danny Leroux pic.twitter.com/wGCfyEdqTX – 8:05 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Still a bunch of former Rockets with the Timberwolves. In addition to @sachinngupta, bumped into Pablo Prigioni, Gianluca Pascucci and Chris Finch, and Javair Gillett, Elston Turner, Kevin Burleson and Jim Peterson are around. – 8:02 PM
Still a bunch of former Rockets with the Timberwolves. In addition to @sachinngupta, bumped into Pablo Prigioni, Gianluca Pascucci and Chris Finch, and Javair Gillett, Elston Turner, Kevin Burleson and Jim Peterson are around. – 8:02 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
On the call for Rockets/Wolves with @Nate Duncan! Send in your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/nGOvq0fRqT – 8:02 PM
On the call for Rockets/Wolves with @Nate Duncan! Send in your questions using #NBACast pic.twitter.com/nGOvq0fRqT – 8:02 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics have 22 points in the first 6 min. Brown has 14 on 5-for-6 FG. #Knicks – 7:55 PM
#Celtics have 22 points in the first 6 min. Brown has 14 on 5-for-6 FG. #Knicks – 7:55 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Good catching up with Wolves GM @sachinngupta. Amazing ride in the 15 years since he started with the Rockets as a special advisor to @Daryl Morey. – 7:48 PM
Good catching up with Wolves GM @sachinngupta. Amazing ride in the 15 years since he started with the Rockets as a special advisor to @Daryl Morey. – 7:48 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Tate, Wood, Theis, Green, Porter Jr.
Timberwolves: Edwards, McDaniels, Towns, Okogie, Russell.
Officials: Blair, Maddox, Jelks. – 7:34 PM
Rockets starters: Tate, Wood, Theis, Green, Porter Jr.
Timberwolves: Edwards, McDaniels, Towns, Okogie, Russell.
Officials: Blair, Maddox, Jelks. – 7:34 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets opening night starters tonight:
Green, Porter, Jr, Tate, Theis, Wood
#LightTheFuse – 7:33 PM
#Rockets opening night starters tonight:
Green, Porter, Jr, Tate, Theis, Wood
#LightTheFuse – 7:33 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
DLo has his @Dwyane Wade PEs all set for the season. pic.twitter.com/zxfdMVD4OB – 7:20 PM
DLo has his @Dwyane Wade PEs all set for the season. pic.twitter.com/zxfdMVD4OB – 7:20 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
About an hour away from tonight’s #NBACast for MIN/HOU live on League Pass with @Danny Leroux!
Taking your questions live on air, send yours in using #NBACast – 7:00 PM
About an hour away from tonight’s #NBACast for MIN/HOU live on League Pass with @Danny Leroux!
Taking your questions live on air, send yours in using #NBACast – 7:00 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Season opener in Minnesota. IkoSystem x Jonny Athletic @ Jon Krawczynski @The Athletic 🐐 pic.twitter.com/YXiaXDBZ5a – 6:35 PM
Season opener in Minnesota. IkoSystem x Jonny Athletic @ Jon Krawczynski @The Athletic 🐐 pic.twitter.com/YXiaXDBZ5a – 6:35 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Stephen Silas doesn’t want to share Houston’s starting lineup yet – 6:33 PM
Stephen Silas doesn’t want to share Houston’s starting lineup yet – 6:33 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Season Premiere of Load Mismanagement w/@jphanned is live on @UnderdogFantasy
11-game slate. Rapid fire run-through of all the games + our picks + lineup breaking news as it comes in (Rozier? Danuel House? Patrick Williams 🟢) + taking your questions
youtube.com/watch?v=bbTCh8… – 6:29 PM
Season Premiere of Load Mismanagement w/@jphanned is live on @UnderdogFantasy
11-game slate. Rapid fire run-through of all the games + our picks + lineup breaking news as it comes in (Rozier? Danuel House? Patrick Williams 🟢) + taking your questions
youtube.com/watch?v=bbTCh8… – 6:29 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Trying my hand at some DFS over/unders this year w/ @PrizePicks. My picks tonight…
DLo over 19.5 points
– 3 points lower than Ant + 5 lower than KAT = too much
KAT over 2.0 made 3s
– They have KAT lower than Ant + DLo here?
Christian Wood over 9.5 rebounds
– #reboundproblems – 6:27 PM
Trying my hand at some DFS over/unders this year w/ @PrizePicks. My picks tonight…
DLo over 19.5 points
– 3 points lower than Ant + 5 lower than KAT = too much
KAT over 2.0 made 3s
– They have KAT lower than Ant + DLo here?
Christian Wood over 9.5 rebounds
– #reboundproblems – 6:27 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jaylen Nowell and Jordan McLaughlin are game-time decisions tonight, according to Chris Finch.
They both were just working out on the floor, seeming to move fine.
No Patrick Beverley tonight (suspension), so Nowell and McLaughlin represent a big part of the guard depth. – 6:24 PM
Jaylen Nowell and Jordan McLaughlin are game-time decisions tonight, according to Chris Finch.
They both were just working out on the floor, seeming to move fine.
No Patrick Beverley tonight (suspension), so Nowell and McLaughlin represent a big part of the guard depth. – 6:24 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch said Jaylen Nowell (back) and Jordan McLaughlin (groin) are game-time decisions tonight. – 6:24 PM
Chris Finch said Jaylen Nowell (back) and Jordan McLaughlin (groin) are game-time decisions tonight. – 6:24 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
I’m away, but old friend/ex- colleague @ArmandoSalguero reports undisclosed 3rd team (that would take Tua) is involved in Houston/Fins Watson talks. Washington bandied about as possibility. Big risk of dealing Tua is Tua becomes great & grand jury possibly indicts Watson. – 5:48 PM
I’m away, but old friend/ex- colleague @ArmandoSalguero reports undisclosed 3rd team (that would take Tua) is involved in Houston/Fins Watson talks. Washington bandied about as possibility. Big risk of dealing Tua is Tua becomes great & grand jury possibly indicts Watson. – 5:48 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Got a full day/night planned. Come on out. #Rockets will debut their new beer collaboration w/ @karbachbrewing
@astros
@Houston Rockets
@SportsTalk790 pic.twitter.com/OzzFC43f4L – 5:34 PM
Got a full day/night planned. Come on out. #Rockets will debut their new beer collaboration w/ @karbachbrewing
@astros
@Houston Rockets
@SportsTalk790 pic.twitter.com/OzzFC43f4L – 5:34 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Former Rocket Clyde Drexler named among NBA’s all-time top 75 players ift.tt/3DZufi6 – 5:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Former Rocket Clyde Drexler named among NBA’s all-time top 75 players ift.tt/3DZufi6 – 5:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ starting lineup still not revealed hours before season opener ift.tt/3vyYAB8 – 5:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Rockets’ starting lineup still not revealed hours before season opener ift.tt/3vyYAB8 – 5:18 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Amid a @McClain_on_NFL report about a potential Deshaun Watson deal to Miami houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… I was unable to come up with a way for Ben Simmons and John Wall to somehow be included. – 3:57 PM
Amid a @McClain_on_NFL report about a potential Deshaun Watson deal to Miami houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… I was unable to come up with a way for Ben Simmons and John Wall to somehow be included. – 3:57 PM
Austin Kent @AustinKent
🗣📢 Opening night is nice and all… but it’s officially Rookie Debut Day. Who do we have our eyes on tonight?
🚀 Jalen Green
Evan Mobley
🦖 Scottie Barnes
🪄 Jalen Suggs
Josh Giddy
🪄 Franz Wagner
👑 Davion Mitchell
🦤 Ziaire Williams
#NBATopShotThis – 3:27 PM
🗣📢 Opening night is nice and all… but it’s officially Rookie Debut Day. Who do we have our eyes on tonight?
🚀 Jalen Green
Evan Mobley🦖 Scottie Barnes
🪄 Jalen Suggs
Josh Giddy🪄 Franz Wagner
👑 Davion Mitchell
🦤 Ziaire Williams
#NBATopShotThis – 3:27 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Christian Wood embracing stability with Rockets ift.tt/3plcaqH – 3:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Christian Wood embracing stability with Rockets ift.tt/3plcaqH – 3:18 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Join me and @Nate Duncan live on League Pass tonight at 8 ET for Wolves/Rockets!
Will be answering your NBA questions throughout the broadcast, send yours in using #NBACast – 3:15 PM
Join me and @Nate Duncan live on League Pass tonight at 8 ET for Wolves/Rockets!
Will be answering your NBA questions throughout the broadcast, send yours in using #NBACast – 3:15 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1962, Hall of Famer John Havilcek had six points and four assists in his NBA debut with the @Marc D’Amico.
Havlicek is the franchise’s all-time leader in GP, MIN, FGM, FGA, and PTS; ranks second in FTM, FTA, and AST; and ranks third in triple-doubles. pic.twitter.com/ik1b9D72vF – 2:01 PM
📅 On this day in 1962, Hall of Famer John Havilcek had six points and four assists in his NBA debut with the @Marc D’Amico.
Havlicek is the franchise’s all-time leader in GP, MIN, FGM, FGA, and PTS; ranks second in FTM, FTA, and AST; and ranks third in triple-doubles. pic.twitter.com/ik1b9D72vF – 2:01 PM